Eternal Buzz ll The North American Honey Bee Economy: Economy

Eternal Buzz II: The North American Honey Bee EconomyEvery February, millions of honey bee colonies travel across the country to California's Central Valley for the largest managed pollination event on Earth. What was once a story about honey has become a high-stakes economic system worth hundreds of millions of dollars-one that now underpins a significant portion of the American food supply.In Eternal Buzz II, Joseph Davis examines the modern honey bee economy with clear eyes and grounded detail. From the massive almond bloom that depends on migratory beekeepers, to the rising colony losses that threaten the system, to the quieter forms of resilience emerging in backyard apiaries, family farms, and unexpected places like golf courses, this book maps the full landscape of pressure and possibility.Drawing on current data, field realities, and the human side of the work, Davis explores: - How pollination services overtook honey as the primary economic driver- The layered threats facing commercial and small-scale beekeepers alike- The growing role of technology and AI in hive management- Why backyard, urban, and family-farm beekeeping matter more than ever- Practical paths forward that combine better genetics, forage, monitoring, and attentionClear-eyed and accessible, Eternal Buzz II is both a report from the front lines of American beekeeping and a call to treat bee health as essential infrastructure. For anyone who cares about food, land, or the future of the smallest partners in our agricultural system, this book offers a necessary and timely perspective.